Free STNA Personal Care Skills Test 1

Question 1

Before feeding a resident, what is the best reason to wash the resident's hands?

Accepted Answer

The resident may still touch his/her mouth or food.

Answer

Washing a resident's hands before a meal is a critical infection control measure. Even if the resident is being fed, they may still touch their mouth, face, or the food itself. Handwashing removes germs, preventing their transfer from the resident's hands to their mouth or food, thereby significantly reducing the risk of illness and infection.

Question 2

Gloves should be worn for which of the following procedures?

Accepted Answer

Emptying a urinary drainage bag

Answer

Gloves should always be worn when there is a potential for contact with body fluids, secretions, excretions, or contaminated items, as per standard precautions. Emptying a urinary drainage bag involves direct contact with urine, which is a body fluid, making glove use essential to prevent the spread of microorganisms and protect the healthcare worker from potential pathogens.

Question 3

When walking a resident, a gait or transfer belt is often:

Accepted Answer

Put around the resident's waist to provide a way to hold onto the resident.

Answer

A gait or transfer belt is a safety device specifically designed to be placed around a resident's waist, over their clothing. It provides a secure and firm grasp for the nurse aide, allowing them to safely support and stabilize the resident during transfers or ambulation. This helps prevent falls and allows the aide to assist without pulling on the resident's arms or clothing.

Question 4

When providing foot care to a resident it is important for the nurse aide to:

Accepted Answer

Check the feet for skin breakdown

Answer

When providing foot care, especially for residents with conditions like diabetes or circulatory issues, it is paramount for the nurse aide to thoroughly inspect the feet for any signs of skin breakdown. Early detection of redness, sores, blisters, or other abnormalities can prevent serious complications such as infections or ulcers. Removing calluses or applying lotion between toes are generally not within an STNA's scope or recommended practice.

Question 5

When feeding a resident, frequent coughing can be a sign that the resident is:

Accepted Answer

Having difficulty swallowing

Answer

Frequent coughing during feeding is a primary indicator of dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing. This reflex occurs when food or liquid accidentally enters the trachea (windpipe) instead of the esophagus, triggering the body's attempt to prevent aspiration. It's a critical sign that requires immediate attention and often a swallowing evaluation to prevent serious complications like aspiration pneumonia.

STNA - State Tested Nursing Assistant Practice Test

STNA - State Tested Nursing Assistant Practice Test

Free STNA Personal Care Skills Test 1